Architect Structural Specialist

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Architect Structural Specialist to join our San Francisco, CA office.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

This individual will develop architectural solutions for client’s business needs as part of an integrated project team. This will include but is not limited to helping the owner or project manager to define the facility requirements / program. This includes understanding the client’s production flow and space environmental needs. The successful candidate will work with engineers, designers, and other professional consultants to design facilities for industrial manufacturing and distribution operations. Specialized knowledge of design in advanced technologies and cleanroom fabrication building design is desired.

• Leads architectural design on industrial projects (semiconductor manufacturing, utility, and utility distribution facilities, etc.) and works with in-house multi-disciplinary engineering project teams in an A&E environment.
• Defines the scope and project program requirements based on the owner’s master design standards and master specifications.
• Provides technical overview of architectural, civil, and structural consultant deliverables from pre-design through construction design phases.
• Conducts preliminary code research specific to the project site, program, and proposed use.
• Prior working knowledge of code studies / evaluations for semiconductor facilities and / or hazardous / classified areas is highly desirable.
• Partner with client to develop initial programming and project scope. Communicate with peer engineering disciplines to define project parameters.
• When required by project scope, researches material options or alternative building methods in an effort to deliver the optimal solution for the client.
• Utilizing owner’s master design standards and master specifications, oversees preparation of plans and related documents for permit acquisition and construction.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals and shop drawing overview throughout the pre-construction and construction phases of the project.
• Maintain up to date safety / IP training (provided in-house) to comply with standard practices observing construction in H occupancies, hazardous material handling facilities, cleanrooms and IP sensitive areas.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor of Architecture degree is required.
• Master of Architecture degree is desired.
• NCARB Certification desired.
• Registered Architect license required.
• 7+ years of facilities architectural design experience with a proven ability to lead the facility design from the programming/concept phase through the production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation on multi-discipline projects in an A&E environment.
• Strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, and in particular OSSC, is a must.
• Architectural experience in the development and creation of construction documents for either semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sector industries.
• Knowledge / experience in design of both new greenfield facilities as well as renovations to existing buildings.
• Knowledge / experience in design of ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces.
• Knowledge / experience evaluating structural and non-structural systems and applying seismic design concepts.
• Knowledge / experience evaluating site planning and civil engineering design.
• Experience in coordinating design with process engineers on industrial installations of production equipment is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with our valued team members and clients.
• Excellent computer skills including Autodesk suite software and Microsoft Office.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis: AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

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Expected compensation range is between $81,000 and $135,000

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.  This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.

AtkinsRéalis believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other AtkinsRéalis employees and interacting with AtkinsRéalis clients including government property or ports.

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